Dear Islandhoppers, 2023 – 25 years of Islandhopping! We can’t believe it’s already been a quarter of a century that we have been exploring the world's most beautiful coasts with you by bike and boat! We would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your incredible enthusiasm, your loyalty, the amazing memories, and the countless kilometres that we have pedalled together over the years. Are you still looking for travel inspiration for the fast-approaching Islandhopping anniversary season? Then take a look through our 2023 TRAVEL NEWS. We look forward to seeing you again and can hardly wait to set sail once more! Your Islandhopping Team Current Travel Regulations Here you will find information regarding the current entry requirements and travel regulations for Croatia, Greece, Italy, and Turkey as well as the latest hygiene guidelines applicable on our tours. Detailed Information These Trips are NEW in the 2023 program South Greek Aegean MTB Explore vulcanic islands and pristine nature by bike and boat All about the trip Patagonia MTB MTB tour through the land of volcanoes and lakes All about the trip First Class Ship Yolo Experience North and South Dalmatia on board a luxury boat All about the ship Highlights of Istria Explore the largest peninsula in Croatia by bike & boat All about the trip Highlights of Istria Plus Istria Deluxe: to the highlights by e-bike & boat All about the trip Highlights of Istria MTB Istria for off-road fans All about the trip A New Addition to our Fleet Our First Class Ship Yolo Hello Yolo! Islandhopping is delighted to welcome a stylish new addition to its fleet. The elegant motor yacht YOLO will be accompanying our cyclists through the Dalmatian island world. On board you can look forward to absolute comfort: 18 luxuriously decorated cabins, an exquisitely furnished salon, comfortable deck chairs, and a lounge corner ensure maximum relaxation. Another highlight is the hot tub located on the upper deck where you can enjoy a 360° sea view. all about this luxury yacht Back In The Program! Travel from Athens to Corfu through the legendary Canal of Corinth! Have you long wished to sail through the legendary Corinth Canal? This travel dream could come true in 2023 on our one-week Islandhopping tour from Athens to Corfu. On this trip, you can experience this engineering masterpiece up close onboard our two-masted motor sailer. Along the way, we visit the islands of Aegina, Ithaca, Lefkas, Paxos, and Corfu. You can also look forward to a guided tour of the ancient oracle site of Delphi. All about the tour Extend your Islandhopping Holiday! Would you like to spend a few more days immersing yourself in your travel destination before or after your Islandhopping trip? Islandhopping is pleased to offer you individual additional nights near to its ports of embarkation and disembarkation as well as multi-day extension programs. Carefully selected accommodation as well as fantastic pre-organized, varied activities are curated by Islandhopping to allow you to get to know further regions and different sides of the country you’re visiting. NEW Extension Programs in Croatia Extension Program Trakošćan & Varaždin Would you like to spend a few days in the green, hilly landscape of northern Croatia before or after your Islandhopping tour? Are you looking for a program that offers you both organised activities as well as enough free time to explore the Croatian hinterland? Then we recommend our three-day extension program in Trakošćan and Varaždin which includes two nights’ accommodation with breakfast, a guided tour of Trakošćan Castle, a guided tour of the baroque town of Varaždin including an organ concert and transfers between your two hotels. Read more Extension Program Sinj Would you like to spend a few days in Dalmatia before or after your Islandhopping tour? Are you looking for a program that offers you both organised activities as well as enough free time? Then we recommend our three-day extension program in the town of Sinj, inland from Split town. This program includes two nights’ accommodation with breakfast, a guided city tour of Sinj and an exiting jeep or quad tour along the river Cetina. Read more Extension Program Zagreb If you are travelling to the Kvarner Bay or Istria, you can extend your Croatian holiday with our 2-day extension program in Zagreb. Take the opportunity and explore the multifaceted Croatian capital! The additional program includes transfers, hotel accommodation, a city tour and dinner in a typical konoba. Read more Extension program Trakošćan & Varaždin Extension program Sinj Extension Program Zagreb NEW Extension Programs in Greece Extension Program Corfu Are you travelling to Greece? For all journeys departing from Corfu, we offer a 3-day extension program in Corfu Town, which can be booked either before or after your Islandhopping tour. This includes transfers and two nights’ accommodation with breakfast. You can also choose from one of three guided activities. Read more Extension Program Athen If your trip starts in Athens then we recommend our 3-day additional program in the Greek capital for a true all-round experience in the city of seemingly countless possibilities. Transfers are included as well as two overnight stays in a hotel in the city centre, a guided bike tour through Athens, entrance to the Acropolis, and dinner at a typical Greek tavern. Read more Extension Program Mykonos If your trip starts in Athens and you have long dreamed of visiting the Greek island of Mykonos? Then our four-day extension program in Mykonos is the perfect choice for you! It offers both pre-organised activities as well as enough free time to explore the beautiful island by yourself. Read more Extension Program Santorini All Islandhopping tours starting and ending in Athens can also be combined with our 4-day additional program on Santorini. The queen of the Aegean enchants with its breathtaking caldera and colorful cliffs. Included in the program are transfers, three overnight stays in a boutique hotel with breakfast and the choice between a sea kayak tour or a sunset wine tour. Read more Extension Corfu Extension Athen Extension Mykonos Extension Santorini Our Extension Program in Turkey Extension Program Istanbul For all tours departing from Turkey, we offer a 4-day extension program in Istanbul. The cosmopolitan city on the Bosporus lies in both Asia and Europe and is one of the most exciting metropolises of all! The additional program includes transfers, three nights in a hotel, a boat trip on the Bosporus, a 2-day guided cultural tour, entrance to the Hagia Sofia, and dinner in a local restaurant. Read more
South Greek Aegean MTB Explore vulcanic islands and pristine nature by bike and boat All about the trip